Using the BPMH to reduce medication errors in home healthcare

How medication reconciliation adds value in community based patient care

Friday, September 27, 2019
1 day workshop

Program Abstract

This one-day workshop is designed to provide home health professionals with an overview of transition-related medication incidents and how medication reconciliation (MedRec) adds value in community based patient care.

There will be a specific focus on the importance of the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) within the medication reconciliation process. Participants will learn how to conduct a BPMH interview and document the necessary components of a BPMH, and how to conduct a systematic review to enhance the safety of transitions to home from other levels of care.

Learning Objectives

On completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Describe common transition-related medication errors and adverse drug events in the home

Understand how MedRec enhances safety for patients

Understand medication nomenclature

Confidently perform the systematic process of collecting a BPMH

Develop awareness of the roles of various health team members in resolving medication discrepancies

Confirmation
Registration will be confirmed within 10 days of receipt of payment.

Cancellation Policy
Notice of all cancellations must be provided in writing at least 7 days prior to the event. A $75 administration fee will apply to all refunds. There are no refunds for registrants who cancel after the cancellation deadline.

Registrants may postpone attendance to a future workshop however a $75 administration fee will apply if notice of postponement is received less than 7 days prior to the event.

ISMP Canada reserves the right to cancel or reschedule workshops. In the event of a cancellation, fees paid will be credited towards a future workshop, or fully refunded.